Which of the Following Is TRUE of Physicians' Communication with Their

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of physicians' communication with their patients?

• A)There is no relation between the amount of physician-patient communication and the sex of a physician and patient.
• B)Overall,male primary care physicians provide more patient-centered communications than do female primary care physicians.
• C)Cultural values and expectations do not contribute to communication barriers between patients and their physicians as medical practices are similar across all cultures.
• D)Patient-physician communication difficulties can occur because the material that must be communicated is too technical for patients.

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